There is a multifaceted approach when one is to truly understand the role of an instructor. An instructor is a Model, Motivator, and Manager. An instructor must be an expert in his or her field and must love what they are teaching in order to truly impact their students. As instructors, we are models of professionalism. Our conduct, dress, language, leadership ability, and integrity should be model behaviors of what we expect from our students. The managerial role consists of serving as an authority, judge, cheerleader, and disciplinarian. We must meet students where they are at and serve them with compassion and motivate them in a way specific to that individual.
